The Douglas Spring Trail is a pretty easy hike with a lovely waterfall view. It is about 6 miles round trip with only a 1000 ft elevation gain. It is a great day hike to take from our Arizona Bed & Breakfast.  One can make it to Bridal Wreath Falls in just tennis shoes, the trail is well maintained. However hiking boots will enable you to continue farther up the trail.

The trail doesn’t end at Bridal Wreath Falls, but it is a common end point. It can be a nice place to bring some sandwiches for lunch, or just bring a book to enjoy the quiet desert beauty. The scenery is classic Sonoran Desert Scrub and the further you trek, the more you get. For beginners, the reward of the beautiful waterfall at the end of the hike is about you will need. I recommend this hike for those that are “not outdoorsy”. The whole family, from toddlers to elderly, can enjoy this trek on a regular basis. There are not many steep hills and lots of hikers to keep you company.

The trail is about 4 miles from Alta Vista Arizona Bed and Breakfast.